consolidated
adjective
con·sol·i·dat·ed
kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-təd 
1
: joined together into a coherent, compact, or unified whole
a consolidated balance sheet [=a balance sheet in which the assets and liabilities of a parent company and its subsidiaries are combined]
Ideally, the best building at the most central location becomes the consolidated school, but preferences of pastors and parishioners and local finances play an important role.—
Thomas J. Reese
Thomas J. ReeseThese accounts collect proceeds from the sale of securities, pay interest, offer check writing and produce a consolidated monthly statement that includes a valuation of the portfolio.—Robert D. Hershey, Jr.
Robert D. Hershey, Jr.2
: formed into a firm or solid mass
consolidated snow
The plinths or whaleback dunes are composed of laminated, very weakly consolidated sand …—C. Vance Haynes, Jr.
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This creates synchronization issues, inefficiencies in operations, and significant challenges in generating accurate, consolidated reports.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In just five weeks in office, Trump has asserted sweeping authorities and consolidated control over the executive branch by appointing what is undoubtedly the most extreme Cabinet in American history.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Save time and resources while becoming more efficient with our consolidated solution of background screening, drug and alcohol testing, occupational health services, and more.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A consolidated Illinois Department of Human Services division overseeing mental health and substance abuse will be led by a licensed psychologist who now runs one of the units, a department spokesperson confirmed Thursday.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In just five weeks in office, Trump has asserted sweeping authorities and consolidated control over the executive branch by appointing what is undoubtedly the most extreme Cabinet in American history.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Save time and resources while becoming more efficient with our consolidated solution of background screening, drug and alcohol testing, occupational health services, and more.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A consolidated Illinois Department of Human Services division overseeing mental health and substance abuse will be led by a licensed psychologist who now runs one of the units, a department spokesperson confirmed Thursday.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidated. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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